With the changes in my life I have had to change the way I carry things on a day hike. No more traditional backpacks when you have a pacemaker buried in your shoulder. Soooooo got me a Sling pack. Works great. Remember adapting to… Continue Reading “G4Free Tactical EDC, Sling Backpack – Merry and I do a unboxing and first load out”
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It’s always fun looking at sharp and shiny things. This one is no exception. Even more so as it’s a great knife and fun to use. Of course the pirate bad boy thing helps. Joy. Remember knowledge is a survival skill. Just like the… Continue Reading “Rough Rider Black Beard Lockback RR 1723 – Yo Ho! Me Mateys”
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A while ago I came across an app that offered private cam sites. I used it once and thought it a bit hokey. Well 4 years later I went back and found this place What joy. Cosy ,private and spent 3 days there. Camped… Continue Reading “Camp and Fish at the Double J”
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I needed to upgrade my car camping house. So looking around I thought this would be great for me. Turns out it just maybe perfect for me. I have plans for this summer and that includes alot of fishing out of town. So planing… Continue Reading “Guide Gear 10×10 Teepee – Very nice and easy setup.”
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Posted on January 28, 2022
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I am a knife fiend, anything sharp and shinny, including axes, hatchets and saws get my undivided attention. I spend hours looking at, playing with and showing off my small but growing collection. From basic EDC pocket pals, to the fixed blades outdoor companions… Continue Reading “What I have Learnt about knives”
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I have been looking at the European folding knife market lately. Having owned an Openel No 8 for a while now and was so impressed by the Quality and above all its popularity world wide. Price is just the icing on the top. However… Continue Reading “MAM knives – Another bargain from Europe. A “steel” for the price – on YouTube”
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Posted on September 15, 2021
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After a dissaterous day fly fishing with my 3wt Cabela’s flyrod. I lost the tip after getting caught in a tree branch for the unteenth time. I decided to look at replacing it. To my horror I remembered I had bought SAGE rod about… Continue Reading ““Sage Launch 590-4 Fly Rod, Setting it up – First time for a test run.” on YouTube”
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I finally found one. I hope. I have been looking for awhile for a combination chest pack and backpack system to use when going outdoors flyfishing. I have a single chestpack that I use when going on a quick outing flyfishing locally. Lately though,… Continue Reading “AVANTIK Flyfishing chest pack and Backpack combo”
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Going fly fishing for me is not all about fishing and catching. Although nabbing a couple nice Bass or Crappue sure helps. But if you watch my fishing videos thats not always, Ok thats not what happens most times. I usually find myself wondering… Continue Reading “Watch “At the waters edge fly-fishing and other wonders of the outdoors” on YouTube”
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